Amazon is asking a federal judge to throw out Apple's false advertising claims in a lawsuit over use of the 'app store' term, reports Reuters.
In a complaint filed March 18, Apple accused Amazon.com of trademark infringement and unfair competition and asked for a court order to prevent the company from using the "App Store" name.
"Amazon has begun improperly using Apple's App Store mark in connection with Amazon's mobile software developer program," Apple said in the complaint. Amazon also plans to use the name with a mobile software download service
Microsoft and Amazon have both been fighting Apple's attempted registration of the App Store term. Amazon notes that even Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook and his predecessor Steve Jobs have used the term generically, with Cook having commented on "the number of app stores out there" and Jobs referring to the "four app stores on Android."
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Rick - September 28, 2012 at 1:00am
Apple run by tim crook stole the name "apple" from Apple the fruit. It has become a lawsuit company instead of Tech Company. Their next CEO would be a Lawyer - guaranteed.
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Jay - September 27, 2012 at 7:43pm
Sigh. Wow, just wow Apple.
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Redbeard - September 27, 2012 at 7:08pm
They didn't "take that name and make it yours". They created the name therefore they should have the rights to it if they wish.
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Awayze - September 27, 2012 at 5:22pm
Apple should be allowed to trademark the "App Store" term on mobile or electronic device.
The app "App Store" should be trademarked then.
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digitalm3 - September 27, 2012 at 5:06pm
agreed... why do courts even entertain these frivolous lawsuits...
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Al - September 27, 2012 at 4:37pm
Wtf apple ? U cant take that name and make it yours is way common
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